Emerald Research Award
This $2,500 cash award, sponsored by Emerald Group Publishing, is for ALA members seeking support in conducting research in business librarianship.

Ilana Barnes and Tao Zhang, Purdue University Libraries

Gale Cengage Learning Student Travel Award
This $1,250 cash award, sponsored by Gale Cengage Learning, is given to a student who is enrolled in an ALA accredited master's degree program, to attend the ALA Annual Conference and to receive a one-year membership in BRASS. The applicant should have demonstrated interest in a career as a business reference librarian.

Katharine Macy, University of Washington

Morningstar Public Librarian Support Award
This annual award sponsored by Morningstar, offers a cash award of $1,250 in travel funds for a public librarian, who has performed outstanding business reference service, and who requires financial assistance, to attend the ALA Annual Conference.

BRASS Best of the Best Business Websites Award
The award recognizes websites highly relevant to information professionals involved in providing business reference services. The criteria include the quality of content, ease of use, and technical execution.